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    • Chickadees (Infants)
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Quack Pack: Music and Movement

In Educational by Marzi MasrooriDecember 31, 2020Leave a Comment

When you think of children taking part in music and movement, some may think of children running around singing at the top of their lungs or banging nosily on an …

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Introducing Sign Language To Young Children

In Educational by Marzi MasrooriDecember 23, 2020Leave a Comment

American Sign Language (ASL) is now classified as a world language, the same as Spanish, French, or any other foreign language. Therefore, if a child speaks sign language, the child …

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Benefits of Educational Toys for Infants and Toddlers

In Educational, Infants, Parenting, Toddlers by Devani BordoloiDecember 3, 2020Leave a Comment

Research shows that learning through play is an important part of a child’s development. Though ensuring your child has enough play time is a great benefit to families to allow their …

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What it Means When a Childcare is NAEYC Accredited

In Educational by Marzi MasrooriOctober 1, 2020Leave a Comment

When families make the decision to begin looking for childcare, it can be very overwhelming to find a center that meets their needs. Families may be looking for a center …

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Why Parents Should Allow Children to Choose Their Own Books

In Educational, Parenting by Marzi MasrooriSeptember 17, 2020Leave a Comment

It may be second nature to feel like you should be picking your children’s books, but the fact is, letting children choose their own books is a skill that they …

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How Preschool Programs Introduce Reading

In Educational by Marzi MasrooriSeptember 3, 2020Leave a Comment

Preschool programs introduce reading to children in a variety of ways, using interactive activities, learning games, reading activities, and reinforcement activities. Preschool reading programs also include vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and writing …

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Helping Develop Your Child’s Sensory and Motor Skills

In Educational by Marzi MasrooriAugust 27, 2020Leave a Comment

All children develop their sensory skills and motor skills at different rates and at slightly different times, which is why Educational Playcare’s EPiC curriculum engages children in a wide variety …

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7 Educational Playcare Teachers Awarded 2020 Terri Lynne Lokoff Award

In Educational by Educational PlaycareJuly 9, 2020Leave a Comment

Recognizing the need to raise the status of child care teachers and the need for quality child care, the Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation (TLLCCF) created the Terri Lynne …

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Fun, Educational Activities to Enjoy at Home

In Educational by Educational PlaycareMarch 26, 2020Leave a Comment

We want all of our families – those in attendance and those who are at home – to still be able to enjoy fun, educational activities with their children. Below …

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International Women’s Day: How Childcare Centers Promote Equality

In Educational by Educational PlaycareMarch 5, 2020Leave a Comment

This Sunday, March 8th Is International Women’s Day (IWD). International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900’s and celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, …

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